How much space do I have and need?

Although we don't expect all of our foster carers to live in mansions, we ask that foster carers have a bedroom that's not used by anyone else when they are looking after a child or young person in their home.  The room needs to be large enough to comfortably fit a bed and other furniture for storage.

Foster care and spare bedrooms

If you want to foster babies, some of our partner authorities do allow babies to sleep in cots in foster carer's rooms. In some circumstances there's also the potential for siblings to share a room if a social worker agrees it's in their best interests.

As you move through the assessment process, your social worker will talk with you about the space you have available in your home and what would work best for you, your family and any potential child or children.